A Packer Ridge School employee admitted stealing a co-worker's money to support a drug addiction, according to Mahoning Township police.

Holly Guedes, 32, of Palmerton faces charges of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.Just after 1 p.m. on June 12, an employee of the school, located along Route 209, reported Guedes had stolen $110 dollars from her.A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 19.